Professor Dr. Rachel Copeland

Biography

Rachel E. Copeland is an acclaimed soprano known for her remarkable vocal performances and energetic stage presence. She has performed as a soloist at Avery Fisher Hall in Mozart's Coronation Mass and has collaborated with esteemed ensembles like the Brussels Chamber Orchestra. Notable roles include Contessa in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro with Cleveland Opera Theater, Frasquita in Bizet's Carmen with San Diego Opera, and many others. Her international appearances include roles in opera classics such as Don Giovanni and L'elisir d'amore. Copeland's notable engagements also span oratorio and symphonic music, performing with groups like the Helena Symphony. She began her role at Penn State School of Music in Fall 2018 after a tenure at East Carolina University, where she held several administrative and academic roles. Copeland's students have been recognized at prestigious institutions and she is known for her master classes internationally, including her faculty position at the Cornish American Song Institute. She holds a Doctorate in Music from Indiana University and a Master's from Baylor University.

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